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1. Introduction
With effect from 20 September 2021, futures on the Mini-MDAX® Index (FSMX) will be activated for tradability in the U.S.
2. Required action
There is no action required for participation in trading in these products.
3. Details
Eurex Deutschland has submitted an application for certification to the “Division of Market Oversight” of the “Commodities Futures Trading Commission” (CFTC) to offer trading of Mini-MDAX® Index Futures in the U.S. The CFTC has certified these contracts so that this product can be made available for trading in the U.S. as of 20 September 2021.
The corresponding "capacity group" for the products is "CASH/PHYSICAL EUR - CFTC".
According to the Eurex Deutschland's registration as a "Foreign Board of Trade", the Mini-MDAX® Index Futures can be offered or sold to persons in the U.S. via Eurex terminals with direct access in the U.S.
Please find below a table with the vendor codes from Bloomberg and Refinitiv for all Micro Futures contracts:
Mini-Futures on | Bloomberg | Refinitiv | ||
MDAX® (FSMX) | MFLA Index | FSMX |
Further information
Recipients: | All Trading Participants of Eurex Deutschland and Vendors | |
Target groups: | Front Office/Trading, Middle + Backoffice, IT/System Administration, Auditing/Security Coordination | |
Contact: | client.services@eurex.com | |
Web: | www.eurex.com | |
Authorized by: | Randolf Roth |
Market Status ⓘ
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The market status window is an indication regarding the current technical availability of the trading system. It indicates whether news board messages regarding current technical issues of the trading system have been published or will be published shortly.
Please find further information about incident handling in the Emergency Playbook published on the Eurex webpage under Support --> Emergencies and safeguards. Detailed information about incident communication, market re-opening procedures and best practices for order and trade reconciliation can be found in the chapters 4.2, 4.3 and 4.5, respectively. Concrete information for the respective incident will be published during the incident via newsboard message.
We strongly recommend not to take any decisions based on the indications in the market status window but to always check the production news board for comprehensive information on an incident.
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